Monday, February 18, 2013

Casual Weddings - Fun Happy Star Couple Wedding Invitations

If you're looking for a fun happy star couple on your wedding invitations, you've found it. This star couple is giving each other a loving hug, with smiles on their faces. I designed them from inspiration of an actual couple giving each other a romantic loving hug.



If you're looking for something for Halloween, then this fun skeleton couple surrounded by stars, will be glad to do your inviting for you.


Both designs can be easily customized online. Weddings can be in a variety of moods and the wedding invitations you pick can help to set the tone. May you be blessed with a fun and happy wedding.

View matching and coordinating star couple products by CherylsArt at Zazzle.com.

If you would like either design added to any other product on Zazzle, you can let me know via email to Creative-Brushstrokes@comcast.net.

Cheryl Paton

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Casual Weddings - It's a Choice

Deciding to have a casual wedding is a choice. Many factors can go in to the decision, whether it's money, personal preference, or something else.

I made the conscious choice to have a casual wedding, after having been in the wedding party of my best friends wedding. It was the first wedding I had ever been in, and I was rather surprised that when the guests left the church to head to the reception, that the wedding party had to stay for photographs. So we stayed, and we stayed. We had to stand just so, we had to place fingers just so. You would have thought we were models. Then after we got the photos back, they all looked posed, as which they were. There wasn't a natural, in the moment, photograph in the bunch.

I decided then and there that I wanted natural happenings. No posed photographs. Tying that together with my long ago dream of getting married on my favorite uncle's farm, was a perfect match for having a casual wedding. When I later met my husband to be, he agreed to getting married on my uncle's farm. I knew it was a match made in heaven. People took their own photos, copies were made and shared, and our wedding was a lot more relaxed than my best friend's wedding had been.

My best friend may have loved her wedding. I never asked her. That may have been her preference, and I wouldn't want to take away from that. Everyone is entitled to their own choice. I just wanted to share, so that you know, having a casual wedding can be wonderfully okay.

All the best to you on your wedding.

Cheryl Paton
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Casual Weddings - Yellow Fleur De Lis on Green Wedding Invitations

Do you like green and yellow, and simple patterns? If so, I'd like to introduce you to a simple fleur de lis design of yellow on a diagonal blend of spearmint green, that is printed on square wedding invitations.


The text is yellow, and can easily be personalized in the template box that is provided. The reverse side of the invitation is a complementary green that goes along with the front.

There are also matching fleur de lis products to coordinate with your invitations, which can also be customized online.

The yellow and green colors are a great choice for spring and summer weddings.

If you have any questions and/or would like this design printed on additional products, just let me know and I'll be glad to accommodate.

View more green wedding invitations by CherylsArt at Zazzle.com.

Cheryl Paton

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Friday, August 12, 2011

Casual Weddings - Custom Wedding Binders

Weddings continue to evolve and so do the product options. When I got married, there were no such things as custom wedding binders. We went to our local card store and purchased an album off the shelf. Now brides and grooms can order albums and binders on line, that can also be personalized.

There are a variety of styles to fit the many personalities of the wedding couple. Although this blog is about Casual Weddings, any couple can purchase and be happy with a wedding binder that is fantastic for them:

They can range from simple, with a pair of red tulips;

To a beautiful photograph with a sentiment of love;

To an artistic design that is both beautiful and elegant:

A nice option about a wedding binder, is that you can easily add photo pages for different size photos, and you can organize the photos and use tabs to easily locate the photo you're looking for.

Whatever your style, you're apt to find a wedding binder that is just right for you.

Browse more Wedding Binders at Zazzle.com, where they can also be customized.

Cheryl Paton
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These wedding albums, on Amazon, can be personalized with your photo on the cover:

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Keeping It Casual Weddings - Comfortable Feet

If you're going to have casual anything, then comfort is high on the list. If you're not used to wearing high heels, then the wedding day is not the time to start, lol.

When I got married, I was used to wearing heels, however, I did wait a little too long before doing my shoe shopping. I wanted a white pair of dress sandals with a heel, so my dress wouldn't drag the ground. I did find a pair of stylish white sandals, but they were at least one size too small. Can you say pinched toes?

Lesson learned, so I'm passing it on to you. Decide what kind of shoes you need, based on what you're comfortable in and how long your dress is, and make sure you shop for them ahead of time.

The other thing that I wanted to share, is that I no longer wear high heels. I have since studied to be a massage therapist and learned a lot about posture, and things that are better for our bodies and feet. I then stopped wearing high heels, and you know what; the calluses that I used to have on my feet have gone away naturally.

If I had it to do again, I'd think that I'd pick flats and also let my toes have some extra room, either with open toed shoes or rounded toe area for closed in shoes.

May you pick the shoes that are comfortable for you. Here are some wedding sneakers to check out.

Cheryl Paton
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Keeping It Casual Weddings - Wedding Invitation Postcards


Wedding Invitation Postcards can be both an environmental and economical choice. You can choose from fun designs to ones that are more elegant.

This first design features a border of purple and yellow diamond shapes, accented with two sets of matching butterflies using the same blends. It's a perfect choice for a spring wedding.


The purple and white stars on lavender blends are great for purple themed weddings, and for any time of the year.


The wave of red hearts design is perfect for Valentine weddings, and heart themed weddings any time of the year.


The silver star flowers on an orange background is great for both star themed and orange themed weddings. I think it looks perfect for fall.


The green ferns design can compliment any color or flower theme.


All of the above designs have template forms for you to easily personalize the text.

See more Wedding Invitation Postcards by CherylsArt at Zazzle.com.

Cheryl Paton
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Friday, March 11, 2011

Keeping it Casual Weddings - Being legally ready in the U.S.

In addition to states having a minimum age requirement for two people to marry, or parental consent, some states also require either a blood test, a physical, or both.

Also a marriage license is required in most places. In some states there is a waiting period, and others not. Some marriage licenses also have an expiration date, so they can't be gotten too far in advance. To get a marriage license, official documents, such as birth certificates, are required. There is also usually a license fee.

You can check here for marriage license requirements by state. This is a general list and may not be current, it is only for guidance. Do check with the state in which you plan to marry. Also marriage laws can vary between in state marriages and out of state marriages.

If required, the minister, priest, justice of the peace, etc. will need to see the marriage license before they perform the wedding ceremony.

Cheryl Paton
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Monday, February 28, 2011

Keeping It Casual Weddings - Guest Attire

How casual should casual attire be? The best thing is to give an example.

Terms can mean different things to different people. Some terns are specific to a locale and may not be widely known to all of your invited guests.

"What does Southern Casual mean?" I've seen this question posted on wedding forums before. The best thing is to let your guests know. Guests shouldn't have to search the net to find out what a term means.

Casual dressy could mean pressed jeans to some people, and a nice dress and leisure suit to others. Does it matter? Just let your guests know if it does, and give them a range if appropriate, i.e. The reception will be at a park by the beach. Dress comfortable and wear shoes you don't mind getting sand in. Jeans are appropriate.

Another thing that will be helpful is to let guests know the setting for the wedding, and for the reception if it is at a different location. Will the wedding be indoors and the reception outdoors? Will different attire be needed. Usually for casual weddings, I don't think you would want guests to have to change, unless of course you've made it convenient for them to do so. If there is a swim party afterwords, then by all means, the guests will probably want to change and to bring their bathing suits.

The main thing to do is ask yourself some questions as if you were a guest:
What is the setting/location?
What attire will be best for the setting/location?
Is there a place to conveniently change, if needed?

I hope you have found this information helpful, and I invite your additional tips and comments.

Cheryl Paton
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Friday, February 25, 2011

Keeping It Casual Weddings - Save the date Note Cards

Sending Save the date note cards or greeting cards allows the bride and groom to include a sticker or magnet for their guests.

Any design on a note card or greeting card can be ordered on the other size card.

I have ordered cards from Zazzle myself, and the print and the designs look exceptionally well.

These colorful layered hearts are an attention getter.


The seashells on this one will let your guests know that you're planning a beach wedding.


These blue and orange flowers can convey a spring or summer wedding.


So have fun with your Save the dates. Your guests will appreciate it. All of the above designs are easily customized online, before placing your order.

Find more Save the date Note Cards by CherylsArt at zazzle.com.

Cheryl Paton
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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Keeping It Casual Weddings - Save the date Stickers

Save the date Stickers are a simple way to let your intended guests know your wedding date. They're also a pretty attraction to your envelopes. If you include a sticker in the envelope, your guests will have an easy reminder that they can stick on their calendars on the appropriate date.

The stickers are below are easy to customize.

Pink and Red



Orange



Yellow



Green

Blue.



Purple

Black and White

Wedding Stickers ordered from Zazzle, a print on demand company, come in a choice of two sizes. The 20 per sheet sticker size is 1-1/2 inches, a better size for calendars. The 6 per sheet size is 3 inches wide.


Browse more Save the date Stickers by CherylsArt on Zazzle.

Cheryl Paton
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